Three Manchester Streets Named as Worst for Parking Fines

Manchester Drivers Warned After Thousands of Parking Fines Issued

Three Manchester Streets Named as Worst for Parking Fines The three Manchester streets where drivers received the most parking fines in 2025 have been revealed, with more than 1.6 million parking fines issued across the city during the last three years. Figures obtained through a freedom of information request show that Manchester City Council issued 584,654 parking fines during 2025/26, generating almost £20 million in collected penalties. St Johns Street Tops the List St Johns Street in Manchester city centre recorded the highest number of parking fines in 2025. A total of 6,795 fines were issued on the street, with the penalties amounting to £355,170. Oxney Road in Rusholme was close behind, recording 6,620 fines worth £307,185. Grandale Street, also in Rusholme, completed the top three, with 5,457 parking tickets issued during the year and £265,985 collected. More Than 580,000 Fines in One Year The latest figures show just how significant parking enforcement has become across Manchester. The council issued 506,343 parking fines in 2023/24, collecting £16,051,993.61. That increased to 602,546 fines in 2024/25, with £18,880,601.83 collected during the year. In 2025/26, 584,654 fines were issued and £19,998,064.24 was collected, taking the three-year total above 1.6 million fines and more than £50 million. Appeals Also Successful The council data also shows that some motorists successfully appealed parking fines issued in 2025. There were 226 successful appeals recorded on Byrom Street, followed by 212 on King Street and 169 on St Johns Street. The figures show that while large numbers of parking tickets are issued, some motorists are able to challenge penalties successfully. Drivers who receive a parking fine should therefore check the details carefully and consider whether they have grounds to appeal. Why Are These Streets Seeing So Many Fines? Manchester City Council said it could not provide a comprehensive explanation for why certain areas receive more tickets than others. However, the authority pointed to the locations and parking arrangements on the streets appearing at the top of the list. St Johns Street is located in the city centre, where motorists are required to use pay-and-display parking. Oxney Road and Grandale Street are both within the Rusholme and Moss Side Resident Parking Scheme. The council said these busy locations are likely to have a greater proportion of people parking, which may help explain the higher number of penalties. Parking Costs in Manchester The number of fines comes as parking costs in Manchester city centre remain a concern for some residents and visitors. Council car parks in central zones currently cost £7 for a maximum two-hour stay, while motorists can pay £4 for one hour. Some residents and visitors have previously described city-centre parking as expensive and potentially off-putting. For drivers, the combination of parking charges and the risk of a penalty means checking restrictions and payment requirements before leaving a vehicle remains important. Where Does the Fine Money Go? Manchester City Council said money collected through fixed penalty notices is retained within the highways department. According to the council, the funds are used to maintain Manchester's road network. The authority said the money is put back into the roads used across the city, meaning parking enforcement revenue contributes towards wider highway maintenance. With more than half a million parking fines issued in the latest year, the figures highlight the scale of parking enforcement across Manchester.